HOLIDAYS IN GRUENE
2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 13th thru January 1st

FEATURED EVENTS:

SIP-N-SHOP

November 13th

5-8pm

Stroll through Gruene Historic District enjoying complimentary beverages and special offers at many participating shops. This event is also the official “Kringle Cash” kickoff, available at select retailers. Stroll as long as you can, then rest your feet at Gruene Hall with live music from 6-10pm.

-- During Thanksgiving Weekend

December 1st-2nd

-- During Christmas Market Days

December 8th-9th

-- It's not too late!

December 15th-16th

-- It's not too late!

December 21st-22nd

-- Last chance!

Create a Christmas memory with photos with Cowboy Kringle, Gruene's own brand of Santa! Pictures
will be taken in the breezeway between The Grapevine and Gruene General Store. Packages are available, along with Christmas
cards and other special order items. A portion of the profits from photos taken on November 17 & 18 will benefit Communities In Schools.For more info, including future
dates and hours, click here.

THANKSGIVING DAY! November 22nd at 8:00am

Registration begins at 6:30 am

Fun for the whole family! Start your Thanksgiving Day with an exhilarating 5K run/walk through Gruene Historic District. Kids under 12 years old will have a blast chasing a Turkey Mascot for a 1/4 mile through Gruene. Races begin and end in front of Gruene Hall. Benefiting local charities, including the Comal County Sheriff's Green Santa Program and the New Braunfels Police Department Blue Santa
Program. Register online at ComalCopsForKids.org or email cccfk@ComalCopsForKids.org for more information.

17th ANNUAL
GRUENE PONY EXPRESS RIDE

December 1st

10:00 am

Gruene Historic District will receive Pony Express riders from the Heritage Trail Ride Association of New Braunfels at 10:00 am.
Relay riders carry a "Christmas Greetings" message from the Governor of Texas. A temporary post office will be set up next to
Gruene Outfitters in Gruene to cancel stamps for mailing. Bring your Christmas cards to have the stamps cancelled with the 2018
commemorative stamp representing Gruene.

GRUENE TOWN LIGHTING

December 1st

5:00 to 6:30 pm

Watch as Cowboy Kringle rides into town on horseback and lights Gruene for the Holidays. We'll be celebrating with live musical performances with festival food and wine available for purchase. Afterwards, get some holiday shopping done at
Gruene's 30+ stores, cozy up to a fireplace for dinner at the Gristmill, head over to Mozie's for a cold one, or stop by the Hall for
the show that evening. Call (830) 629-5077 for information.

December 8th

Registration begins at 7:30 am/ Race starts at 8:00 am

This 5K Run/Walk and Kid's Ks event benefits a local charity. Awards will be given to the top male and female finisher,
the top male and female masters, the top 3 finishers in each age group (All ages - 5 year increments through 75+), and the top three wheelchair athletes. Sponsored by the New Braunfels Running Club and held in Gruene Historic District. For information, call (830) 708-2991 or visit AthleteGuild.com.

BAH HUMBUG

December 8th

1:00 pm in The Grapevine Garden

It's Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with an amazing twist — one actor plays all the roles in this powerful tale of hope & compassion! Award-winning stage actor Damian Gillen transforms before your eyes into all those beloved characters...from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, in this magical and imaginative re-telling of the holiday classic! Complete with numerous costume changes, special effects and traditional Celtic Christmas tunes! Great fun for the whole family!
Click here for a clip from the show.

December 9th

10:30 am - noon at Gruene Hall

Gruene decks its Hall for Christmas in the tradition of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, but with our own special Lone Star touches. Enjoy awe-inspiring gospel music, Christmas tunes and a savory buffet catered by Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar. Advanced tickets recommended. For tickets click here or call
(830) 606-1601 (toll free from San Antonio).

Gruene Hall features live music every day year 'round.

Here are some of our Holiday favorites...

TWO TON TUESDAY THANKSGIVING SHOW

November 20

8:30 pm Show / 6-7pm Swing Dance Lessons

Before there was Americana, before there was Texas Country, Two Tons of Steel frontman Kevin Geil and his band rocked a sound that blended the best of musical worlds and pushed the envelope of “Texas” sound with a signature brand of high-energy country meets raw punk. The San Antonio-based band continues to push the line between country and punk with its latest project “Unraveled”. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm. Just $5 at the door. Make sure you come early for Swing Dance Lessons! The one-hour lesson begins at 6pm and is just $8 per person. You don’t even need a partner to join in on the fun!